Asian Prawn Pineapple Salad Food

ASIAN SHRIMP SALAD WITH GINGER SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss shrimp with olive oil on a large baking sheet and bake for about 5 to 7 minutes, until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove from oven and set aside.
• To make the ginger sesame dressing, combine all ingredients in a small jar with a sealed lid and shake well until combined. I also use this jar to store any extra dressing to use for the week.
• To make the sauce for the shrimp, whisk together chili paste, 3 tablespoons of the ginger sesame dressing and lime juice. Add cooked shrimp and toss to combine; set aside.
• For the salad, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, snap peas, cilantro and mint in a large bowl and toss with the extra ginger sesame dressing. Top with cooked shrimp and enjoy!
• If making this salad for lunches, store the dressing in a sealed jar and drizzle over salad just before eating so salad stays fresh.

THAI SALAD WITH PRAWNS AND PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Whisk together the lemon juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add the sambal oelok, fresh chilis, garlic, cilantro and chili powder, mix together until combined.
• In a serving bowl, combine the pineapple, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mint, and salad greens. Toss with the dressing and serve the salad topped with the prawns and cashews. Serve and enjoy!

ASIAN PORK AND PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice. Discard remaining pineapple juice. Set pineapple aside.
• Combine reserved pineapple juice, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and garlic.
• Place reserved pineapple chunks, onion, and the next 4 ingredients (onion through ginger) in a large bowl.
• Drizzle 2 tablespoons lime juice mixture over onion mixture; toss gently. Combine remaining lime juice mixture with pork, stirring well.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork, and sauté 3 minutes or until done.
• Add pork to onion mixture; toss well. Serve over arugula.

VIETNAMESE PRAWN SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, mash the garlic, chilli and sugar using a pestle and mortar. Add the lime juice and 3 tbsp water and stir together. Set aside.
• Get the kettle on, put the noodles into a bowl, then cover with boiling water. Leave to stand for 10 mins until tender, then drain and divide between 2 bowls. 3 Mix the prawns and veg together and divide between the bowls, too. Finish by topping each salad with the herbs and peanuts, then pour over the dressing to serve.

THAI FRIED PRAWN & PINEAPPLE RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a wok or non-stick frying pan and fry the spring onion whites for 2 mins until softened. Stir in the pepper for 1 min, followed by the pineapple for 1 min more, then stir in the green curry paste and soy sauce.
• Add the rice, stir-frying until piping hot, then push the rice to one side of the pan and scramble the eggs on the other side. Stir the peas, bamboo shoots and prawns into the rice and eggs, then heat through for 2 mins until the prawns are hot and the peas tender. Finally, stir in the spring onion greens, lime juice and coriander, if using. Spoon into bowls and serve with extra lime wedges and soy sauce.

ASIAN SHRIMP, PINEAPPLE, AND PEANUT SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, oil, and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Stir in shallots, chile, and mint.
• For salad:
• Toss shrimp with salt and pepper in bowl. Add pineapple, avocado, and dressing; toss to coat. Divide among plates, top with nuts, and garnish with lime wedges.
• Available in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets, at some specialty foods stores, and at Asian markets.